Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1, Jetty 5, Dock Head Road, ME4 4ZJ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin among the 1,576 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbleo Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees In Chatham School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey @ University Of Greenwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| ABM Catering Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Waterfront UTC School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Battle Sector X Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin
What is Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin's food hygiene rating?
Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 17 February 2024.
Is Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin last inspected?
Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin was last inspected on 17 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Pier 5 Bar And Kitchen / Sin Bin and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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